Leung Yiu-ming (M.Div.) Yiu-ming, Si-en and their son recounted their three years of full-time theological training with joy and emotion. They were "both joyful and emotional". Joy, because entering the seminary was out of God's grace, it was their response to God's call, and it was a starting point for their full-time preaching service. When I was studying theology, I often looked forward to serving in the church after graduation; even though I had my weak moments, I thank the Lord for His protection, so that I did not forget that serving the Lord was something I had longed for. Emotion, because the time for study passed quickly, I lamented that I did not seize the opportunity to read and learn more when I was receiving various trainings in the seminary in the past few years. ...

Chan Miu-nung (M.Div.) Miu-nung and Teacher Chan Chan-ming "We are called to love the Giver of all gifts more than the gifts themselves." "We are called to accept difficulties and problems as tools for growth and to connect us with other human brothers and sisters." "We are called to work with God and share His vision, pain, and ultimate victory."...

Leung Bik-yu (M.Div. 1) An Awakening: Learning to Be a Disciple of the Lord I grew up in a non-Christian family. God miraculously arranged for me to attend a Christian secondary school, giving me the opportunity to know Jesus Christ. When I first believed in the Lord, I always longed to experience God, but the foundation of my faith was not solid. When I was in college, I enrolled in the discipleship training course of Campus Crusade for Christ. I realized that God not only wants us to trust in Him, but also calls us to become His disciples and give the sovereignty of our lives to Him. At the same time, I also realized that the Great Commission is the command given by the Lord to every disciple. This awakening made me begin to learn how to be a disciple of the Lord, and also how to preach the gospel and make disciples. Later, at a camp, I heard this message for the first time—there are still many people in the world who have never heard the name of Jesus! This message was like a warning rang in my ears, and I was heartbroken for the many people who have not had the opportunity to hear the gospel. ...

Fung Wing-mui (B.Th.1) The Stumble and Search of LoveWhen I was a teenager, I was very rebellious and selfish, always wanting to attract attention. My home has been full of noise since I was a child. I hated this home and longed for love from others, so I started dating in Form 9. In 2003, my boyfriend of five years broke up with me. I felt very hurt. I cried every day when I woke up. I gradually lost motivation for everything, even my studies. ...

Fong King-yan (M.Div. 1) I suddenly felt that my career as a player was over. I decided to believe in the Lord in 2003. Unfortunately, I only had a vague understanding of Jesus' salvation at that time, and the gospel seed only fell on shallow soil. Over the next few years, I made rugby my life and gradually stopped attending parties. During college, I spent five or six days a week training and competing, and my relationship with my family became increasingly alienated, and I ignored their advice. ...

There are two couples among our freshmen this school year, Jingren and Yongmei are one of them. This issue of "Hospital News" published three testimonies of being called, the first two of which were written by Jingren and Yongmei. I hope that readers can see from their stories how God’s calling comes to a couple separately, and how God uses miraculous works to lead His children to embark on the path of dedication at the same time. ...

Freeman Huen Assistant Professor of Practical Theology (Social Ethics) "Why can't we use force to fight for justice?" After the changes in the political situation in Hong Kong in recent years, the social fabric of Hong Kong has become increasingly torn apart, and people with different political views have been fighting against each other. As a result, such voices have begun to emerge in society. Some Christians are unable to resist the temptation of violence with the gospel of peace, and even some within the church have raised the same question. In their eyes, upholding justice, upholding righteousness, and expelling evil, as well as helping the weak and combating the strong, are the church's top social missions. Some believers even advocate "resisting violence with force" in a righteous manner, fully believing that such "sacrifice for righteousness" is most like Christ. ...

Lau Sze-yan (M.Div. 3) Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6 (Revised Union Version) The Lord has done great things for us. In recent morning meetings, we have had the opportunity to hear many new students share their testimonies of being called. Most of them mentioned that they had never thought of studying theology or becoming pastors. Many students struggled or were reluctant to embark on the path of full-time ministry. I know a fledgling preacher, but his situation is different. He was called in his sophomore year of college, and after graduation he wanted to receive theological training immediately, but he didn't get his wish. He started working in society, waiting for the day when he could enter the seminary. Five years passed, and eight years passed, and he was still waiting, waiting for God's time. He couldn't help but wonder: Is God really calling me? How long do I have to wait? ...

Choy Lai-shun (M.Div. 3) Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Introduction Today I will share with you the story of Philip preaching the gospel to the Ethiopian eunuch and learn from it. From Acts 8:5-6, we know that Philip could not only preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also perform miracles, and his gospel work in Samaria had quite good results. Verse 6 says, "And the people with one accord obeyed Philip's words, when they heard and saw these miracles which he did." Verse 8 further says, "And there was great joy in that city." This is a really beautiful picture! I believe that everyone must expect their gospel work to have such results. We all look forward to our gospel objects "with one accord obeying" our words and "with great joy." However, we also understand that the results of the gospel work are not something we can fully control. Because this is the scope of the Holy Spirit's work, just as Paul taught the Corinthian church, he said: "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth." (1 Corinthians 3:6) As preachers, what we can do is to plant and water, and think about how to do our duty. Therefore, today, through Philip's story of preaching the gospel to the Ethiopian eunuch, let us think together: What qualities should a preacher have? What qualities should we learn? ...

To Wan-ting (M.Div. 3) Scripture: John 13:1-20 Demonstration of loving to the end I know a director of a nursing home. She is a Christian and is over 70 years old. Before she retired, she personally took care of every resident in the nursing home every day. The residents are all severely disabled and mentally retarded. All their daily activities require care. The director prepares breakfast at 5 o'clock in the morning, feeds them with two other sisters, helps them bathe and change clothes, and takes them to special schools... In short, the residents' daily life and diet are taken care of meticulously. When the director reached a certain age, she had to retire and let the caregivers take care of them. ...